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I’ll see if I can scrounge up the data. For some years, I had the entire batch covered, but most had holes since not everyone had a LinkedIn account. Unfortuna
by chaostheory 3y ago
I’ll see if I can scrounge up the data. For some years, I had the entire batch covered, but most had holes since not everyone had a LinkedIn account. Unfortunately, the more recent the years the less the data.
Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with what YC is doing. Startups are hard enough as is, and they found a formula that works consistently.
- vertis 3y agoDang going around saying, "no no apply anyway" says to me that even if it is in that state, that's not what they want. As a unknown university dropout (2001) I wouldn't feel intimidated to apply, and may well go after the next batch (have just found a cofounder). I have to trust that they'll evaluate me on merits rather than prestige.
- chaostheory 3y agoThat’s the thing. They were clearly judging people on merits if you look at the founders closely. They just all happened to have graduated from really good schools.